About Bao & Spices
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Opened November 6, 2025 in Houston’s Asiatown, Bao & Spices reimagines the classic steamed bao with layered spice profiles drawn from across Asia and beyond. The menu pairs fluffy buns and shareable plates with bright, balanced sauces and a lively, approachable dining room. Expect bold flavors, creative textures, and a neighborhood-ready energy that makes it easy to linger.
What to Order
Charred Five-Spice Pork Bao
Juicy, caramelized pork shoulder tossed in a smoky five-spice glaze and tucked into a cloudlike bao with quick-pickled cucumber.
Crispy Chili Tofu Bao
Crunchy, double-fried tofu glazed in a bright, garlicky chili-sesame sauce and balanced with cooling herb slaw.
Spiced Beef Short Rib Noodles
Braised short rib bathed in a warming spice blend over springy wheat noodles — rich, silky, and deeply savory.
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Bao & Spices
Opened November 2025
Asiatown / Chinatown, Houston
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